Improving the conditions of the underprivileged and backward has been the major issues while forming the policies of India as a welfare state. The target is children in many policies, acts and also in schemes. The Government of India started Mid-day meal (MDM) scheme in the government primary schools with the objective of improving health of the poor children& to universalize elementary education. Though the quality has been gaining importance in all domains, yet, the quality factor seems to be missing. The study attempts to analyze mid-day meal scheme in relation to quality education at primary level. Random sample of teachers& parents were taken from primary schools of Srinagar and Pulwama. The data was collected from primary & secondary sources and it was concluded that the enrolment statistics have improved and the dropouts might have reduced however, quality in education and food has also decreased